Raglan

Waikato

For the Waikato District, 82 percent of growth will be in the identified areas of Te Kauwhata, Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Raglan and Whaingaroa, and various rural villages.

Te Kauwhata

  • Increases local business and tourist facilities based around events
  • An expanded rail service provides passenger services from Te Kauwhata, and freight and special events patrons to Hampton Downs
  • Provides a workforce and services for Hampton Downs
  • Retains and enhances the country village atmosphere

Huntly

  • A range of employment options available in heavy industry, including energy, mining and the rural sector
  • Retains character while providing affordable housing
  • Provides passenger (both road and rail) connections to Hamilton and Auckland
  • Focuses on community and family well-being

Ngaruawahia

  • New residential growth occurs in response to the development of an employment hub at Horotiu
  • Strengthens and expands town centre to provide wider range of goods, services and activities
  • Work with Tangata Whenua to seek opportunities to promote Ngaruawahia as the “cultural capital” of the Waikato
  • Serves as potential key passenger road and rail hub between Hamilton and Auckland
  • Has a marae community centred at Turangawaewae
  • Focuses on education and family well-being

Raglan and the Whaingaroa Coast

  • Focuses support and development on growing employment opportunities and self sufficiency
  • Maori guardianship, history, values and entrepreneurship further expands local opportunities
  • Retains the strong environmental focus on the sensitive coastline and harbour for Raglan

Rural Areas and Villages

  • Limited rural lifestyle development occurs close to towns and transport networks
  • Development in rural areas is clustered around towns and villages in a concerted effort to protect versatile soils for the production of primary goods and associated businesses and services